UT Adjusts to Expanded Community

Published: August 22, 2006

The University of Tampa’s growth
continues with approximately 5,300 students arriving this fall. To accommodate
the record expansion, a number of construction projects and renovations have
been completed or are underway, including:

Kennedy Place –
This state-of-the-art new 11-story residence hall is ready for occupancy by 182
students. An open house will be scheduled later this fall, after the “Garden
Room” community building has been completed.

A median safety island is
being installed by the Florida Department of Transportation for the safety of
those who will cross Kennedy Blvd. (State Road 60). A timed, “countdown”
pedestrian light will replace the current light at the Hyde Park Ave. entrance,
and the Hartline bus stop will be relocated farther west on Kennedy
Blvd.

Cass Annex and Courtyard –
The Cass Annex will provide needed space for 21 faculty and staff members. The
University has recently added approximately 50 new faculty and staff
positions.

Residence Hall VI –
This residence hall is scheduled for completion in fall 2007 and will house
approximately 450 students and an additional on-campus dining hall.

West Parking
Garage – A 750-space expansion of the West Parking Garage has been
completed, bringing total parking capacity for the two campus parking garages to
2,500 cars.

Other projects underway or near completion include an
expansion to the Macdonald-Kelce Library, Plant Hall academic area renovations,
a new Chapel and Intercultural Center, and Riverside Center
renovations.

For more information, contact the Office of Public
Information at publicinfo@ut.edu or (813)
253-6232.